[Wikinews-l] Article: "DIY journalism is not a real alternative"

[Jimmy Wales]

That's a pretty bizarre critique anyway.

Brianna Laugher wrote:
> Article in the Age:
> DIY journalism is not a real alternative
> Christopher Scanlon
> May 7, 2007
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/yry9ly
> 
> "The ease with which a blog or a news site can be set up fuels the
> myth that citizen journalism is free of constraints. However, the most
> popular sites aren't owned and controlled by altruistic charities
> intent on spreading free speech. They're controlled by entities that
> are driven by profit."
> 
> Well, we might not be one of the most popular sites, but "altruistic
> charities intent on spreading free speech" - sounds pretty close! :)
> 
> Wonder if he's aware of Wikinews?
> 
> cheers,
> Brianna
> user:pfctdayelise
> 
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